Thunderstorm Wind in Whatcom County, Washington

Thunderstorm Wind July 24, 2009 · Whatcom County, Washington

67 mph

Estimated gust (58 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Couple of dozen trees, some very large old growth, were blown down across several areas of the Baker Lake Highway. About 50 cars, were trapped behind until the road was cleared.

The wider storm

Winds from a thunderstorm in the Cascade mountains knocked over several trees that blocked the Baker Lake Highway.

Began near Glacier (48.6800, -121.7500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 187092. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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